How to Dial In "Behind the Clock" by AFI - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Behind the Clock"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Silver Bleeds the Black Sun... (2025). Silver Bleeds the Black Sun... is the twelfth studio album by American rock band AFI. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for AFI's other songs from Silver Bleeds the Black Sun..., stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Behind the Clock" Tone
What guitar did AFI use on "Behind the Clock"?
The guitar on "Behind the Clock" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Behind the Clock" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 5.5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Behind the Clock" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Behind the Clock" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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